United States
I am a highly ambitious UEFA Pro Licence Coach and Coach Educator who has established an impressive portfolio of achievements through my roles with Steel Soccer, Football Association of Wales, FAW Trust and as Manager of Aberystwyth Town FC. As a forward thinking and innovative Manager and Coach, I have amassed a wealth of experience since commencing on the coaching pathway in 1998 and I have contributed to tangible on-field success at a number of sporting organisations. Furthermore I am a proactive professional who is a mentorship figure to players and coaches, I am adept in delivering UEFA coaching qualification courses and I possess a proven track record as an Opposition Analysis Scout for the Football Association of Wales.
• Ensure Steel Soccer follows the organisations mission, philosophy, vision and core values • Devise, design and deliver a national game model and produce player attainment targets • Plan, produce and implement a national curriculum • Base this on Principles of Players and cover all age groups • This includes Steel Soccer, Steel United and Summer programmes • Devise and implement player evaluation forms and processes • Attend National Player ID events and oversee the recruitment and talent identification process • Attend regional camps to select players, boys and girls, for the National Camp • Select 24 players, from both genders, to attend a four-day training camp • Head Coach for the 2005 Boys National Team • Monitor, manage and drive the performance and development of the squad • Do so in line with Steel Soccer’s philosophy and ethos • Plan, prepare and implement structured age-appropriate training sessions • Deliver sessions to individual players and the collective squad • Lead staff and coach training and education throughout the Steel Soccer regions • Observe coaching sessions and provide Coaches with constructive feedback • Devised and delivered a mentoring programme to increase the number of Coach Developers • Oversee an increase in training and education for Coach Developers to enhance their skillsets • Mentor Technical Directors and Regional Managers within the various Steel Soccer regions Key Achievements ✔ 2005 Boys National team reached the final of the Las Vegas Cup ✔ 2005 Girls National team won three out of four games at the Las Vegas Cup
Senior Coach Educator Manager: Apr 2015 - Jul 2018 National Coach Education Coordinator: Apr 2014 - Apr 2015 Senior Coach Educator Manager Responsibilities • Delivered coach education programmes • Mentored Coaches to prestigious UEFA Pro Licence and UEFA A Licence qualifications • Researched, wrote and delivered theory and practical modules • This was for both the UEFA Pro Licence and UEFA A Licence candidates • Oversaw and implemented UEFA A Licence mentoring programmes • This was focussed on “reality based learning” • Led mentors and attended clubs to observe training sessions put on by the candidates • Part of the FAW’s working group tasked with improving the UEFA Pro and UEFA A courses • Led a working group tasked with rewriting the following; - Football Leaders Award - FAW C Certificate - UEFA B Licence course • Represented the FAW at UEFA study visits • Delivered practical and theoretical presentations to UEFA and member associations • Mentored and educated a number of leading Managers and Coaches on UEFA courses, including; ✔ Joao Sacramento: Tottenham Hotspur FC ✔ Kristian Wilson: OGC Nice ✔ Gary Monk: Sheffield Wednesday FC ✔ Anthony Pulis: Inter Miami CF ✔ Thierry Henry: Montreal Impact ✔ Chris Wilder: Sheffield United FC ✔ Dennis Lawrence: Former Trinidad & Tobago Head Coach ✔ Patrick Vieira: OGC Nice ✔ Pep Lijnders: Liverpool FC ✔ Les Ferdinand: QPR Director of Football ✔ Sol Campbell: Southend United FC ✔ Chris Davies: Leicester City FC ✔ Djimi Traore: Seattle Sounders ✔ Robert Earnshaw: Former Wales international National Coach Education Coordinator Responsibilities • Improved and developed Coach Education courses within the FAW Trust Level 1 to 3 • Managed and adapted course content in line with modern coaching trends and candidates needs • Developed coaching pathways, for Senior and Youth Coaches • Ensured there was a transition onto Level 4 courses • Mentored and assessed UEFA A Licence Level 4 course
• Opposition Analysis Scout for Wales during the EURO 2016 Finals in France • Opposition Analysis Scout for Wales during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualification campaign • An integral part of an eight-person scouting team at the EURO 2016 Finals • Attended games throughout France • Compiled comprehensive opposition analysis reports for the management team • This included key player profiles and strengths and weaknesses to exploit • One of three FAW Opposition Analysis Scouts for the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualification campaign Key Achievements ✔ Reached the semi-final of EURO 2016, first major championship since 1958 ✔ World Cup 2018 Play-Off Place
• Delivered coaching sessions for the FAW’s regional teams, boys and girls • Done so prior to national team selection process • Created an engaging and supportive learning environment • Ensured players were motivated to improve and develop • Selected players from leading Premier League clubs, including; - Liverpool FC - Everton FC - Manchester United FC - Manchester City FC - Arsenal FC - Southampton FC
• Studio analysts, co-commentator and matchday pundit for Welsh language channel Sgorio • Covered UEFA Champions League, Europa League matches and Welsh Premier League fixtures • Prepared for live shows by conducting extensive and meticulous research • Compiled statistics of clubs and players to pass on knowledge to viewers • Delivered statistics to enhance their watching experience • Offered in-depth analysis of games and highlighted areas of interest for viewers
Manager: May 2013 - May 2016 Assistant Manager: 2010 - May 2013 • Delivered training sessions in coordination with other coaching staff • Done so in line with the club’s philosophy and team objectives • Provided a visible point of leadership to manage the first team training and match day schedule • Played a key role in coaching, development and performance of the squads • Delivered innovative coaching sessions • Ensured these met the technical and tactical development requirements of the team • Led tactical and opposition analysis sessions to individuals, teams and the collective squad • Made a tangible contribution to match day preparations, including; - Team selection - Tactical decision making - Game analysis • Prepared, planned and established short and long-term training objectives • Achieved these targets through detailed sessions and individual development programmes • Responsible for player recruitment and talent identification • Worked in conjunction with the Board of Directors regarding operations and budget Key Achievements ✔ 2013/2014 Welsh Cup finalists ✔ Qualified for the UEFA Europa League for first time in the club’s history ✔ 2014/2015 secured a top four finish in the Welsh Premier League ✔ Youngest Manager in the Welsh Premier League, 29-years-old, when appointed